Category: Neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage associated with diabetes. It may affect sensation, strength, balance or automatic body functions. Care combines diabetes management, foot protection, appropriate pain treatment and rehabilitation.

Proximal neuropathy can cause pain and weakness around the hip and thigh, sometimes followed by muscle wasting. Diabetic amyotrophy is one form. Progressive weakness needs medical or neurological investigation.

Diabetic Amyotrophy is a rare complication of diabetes that affects the muscles…